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Why do snipers use .308 with so many other options??? What is best re
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<blockquote data-quote="varmint79" data-source="post: 150006" data-attributes="member: 3704"><p>A few other considerations, the 6.5 rounds have great long range ballistics, but most who use them do so with barrels that are at least 26 inches and often 28 inches or more in length. A soldier does not want to be carrying around such an awkward rifle, much less have to shoot it from a field position. Muzzle flash is more likely to be an issue with many of these other choices, and these folks aren't on a one way range. The clean cold bore shot is the one that counts, and the 308 is good in that regard, some other calibers may not be. For law enforcement snipers, most shots are taken at fairly close range and over penetration is a real concern. The 308 can be counted on to do the job without undue risk of over penetration. Not so for a 6.5 x 284, 300 Win Mag, 338 Lapua etc. The 308 lends itself to reliable feeding, and many other cartridges don't. A sniper will shoot their rifle in all types of environments and weather, a 308 is more forgiving if there is a bit of water in the chamber than a round like a 6.5 x 284. Regarding the 6.5 x 284, it has a rebated rim which can make it especially finicky when it comes to feeding. </p><p></p><p>Joe</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="varmint79, post: 150006, member: 3704"] A few other considerations, the 6.5 rounds have great long range ballistics, but most who use them do so with barrels that are at least 26 inches and often 28 inches or more in length. A soldier does not want to be carrying around such an awkward rifle, much less have to shoot it from a field position. Muzzle flash is more likely to be an issue with many of these other choices, and these folks aren't on a one way range. The clean cold bore shot is the one that counts, and the 308 is good in that regard, some other calibers may not be. For law enforcement snipers, most shots are taken at fairly close range and over penetration is a real concern. The 308 can be counted on to do the job without undue risk of over penetration. Not so for a 6.5 x 284, 300 Win Mag, 338 Lapua etc. The 308 lends itself to reliable feeding, and many other cartridges don't. A sniper will shoot their rifle in all types of environments and weather, a 308 is more forgiving if there is a bit of water in the chamber than a round like a 6.5 x 284. Regarding the 6.5 x 284, it has a rebated rim which can make it especially finicky when it comes to feeding. Joe [/QUOTE]
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